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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,373.02, 408,625.14 and 85,384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,373.02, 408,625.14 and 85,384.52 is: 128,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,373.02 : 408,625.14 = 85,384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,373.02/408,625.14 = 85,384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,373.02x = 408,625.14 × 85,384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,373.02x = 34,890,261,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,890,261,438.83/272,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,097.35

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